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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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